Per Diem - Days Shift - Sonographer III - Breast Center

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging and examinations, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety. The role supports the NGH Breast Center and involves collaboration with radiologists and nursing staff in a per diem, day-shift capacity.

Responsibilities include patient history review, image optimization, and education for staff and students, with on-site work at Nash Hospitals in North Carolina.

Formación

• Associate degree in Ultrasonography or ARRT registered with current CE credits.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist with ongoing education credits acceptable.
• Two ultrasound sub-specialties or one with additional qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Produce ultrasound images and examinations per protocol.
• Obtain history, assess contraindications, and correlate with reports.
• Assist in pelvic scans with enema or bladder filling as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and ensure equipment safety and sterility.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing staff; document in patient record.
• Educate staff and students on basic sonographic procedures.

Educación

Associates Degree in Ultrasonography

Herramientas

Ultrasound equipment

Image processing software

Descripción del empleo

Description

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Summary:
Produces ultrasonic images and participates in special studies under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. Takes responsibility for image quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. Participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations. Participates in the ultrasound on-call rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Produces Ultrasound images and examinations, abdominal scans and scans of other anatomical areas to include, but not limited to:
• Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions;
• Reviews pathology reports for correlation with sonograms;
• Performs water enemas and retrograde filling of bladder for pelvic scans, as needed;
• Takes and monitors vital signs;
• Adjusts and controls equipment;
• Reviews film for clinically acceptable results and releases patients;
• Prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, supplies and contrasts;
• Assists physician during invasive procedures
  • Applies AIUM guidelines and patient protection guidelines.
  • Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients.
  • Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
  • Operates and maintains sonographic equipment, film processors, computers and other departmental equipment.
  • Documents to the patient record
  • As assigned, provides instruction in the basic theory, technical skills, and application of sonographic procedures to other employees, new employees and students.
  • Performs clerical, darkroom, film processing, patient transportation and other miscellaneous functions in support of operations.

Other information:

• Associates Degree - Graduation from an accredited school or program of Ultrasonography orRegistered Radiologic Technologist with on-the-job training to meet qualifications.
• Current registration with ARRT with up to date continuing education credits
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with up to date continuing education credits
• Registered in two ultrasound sub-specialties or registered in one ultrasound sub-specialty
• 1 year of experience in Healthcare/Medical - Healthcare-Other with Clinical Sonography experience

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Breast Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No